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Memorial Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.

C3 Brix LEGO Party

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Join the LEGO fun with Mr. Brix himself Cody Wells! Run like a game show, kids will use their imagination as Cody leads them through LEGO games and challenges for a chance of prizes.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Join the LEGO fun with Mr. Brix himself Cody Wells! Run like a game show, kids will use their imagination as Cody leads them through LEGO games and challenges for a chance of prizes.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Adult Take-Home Kit

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:00pm
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Take-home kits includes supplies and instructions to make a craft at home. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Take-home kits includes supplies and instructions to make a craft at home. 

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Brown Bag Travelogue

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Conference Room 1 at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Enrichment, Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Sit back, relax, and explore a new place from the comfort of the library in this Travelogue program.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Enrichment, Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sit back, relax, and explore a new place from the comfort of the library in this Travelogue program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

Art with Spiva

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Arts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)

More information to come!

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens (ages 8-12)
Program Type: Arts, Summer Reading
Event Details:

More information to come!

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Unearth Movie Night

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

Travel to the cubic wonderland of Overworld in this videogame movie adaptation, A Minecraft Movie! 

All ages welcome. Rated PG. Runtime 101 minutes. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Travel to the cubic wonderland of Overworld in this videogame movie adaptation, A Minecraft Movie! 

All ages welcome. Rated PG. Runtime 101 minutes. 

Missouri Department of Conservation presents: Birds of Prey

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room East at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging and educational library program!

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating world of birds of prey in this engaging and educational library program!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Show & Tell

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room East at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Just like in school, Show & Tell! 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room East
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Just like in school, Show & Tell! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

Storyteller Sue Godsey

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Listen in as storyteller Sue Godsey retells adventure story THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR, an ancient Egyptian story that was originally written in hieroglyphics. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Listen in as storyteller Sue Godsey retells adventure story THE SHIPWRECKED SAILOR, an ancient Egyptian story that was originally written in hieroglyphics. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Missouri Department of Conservation presents: Early Hunters and Gatherers

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

This discussion of pre-contact Native Missouri hunting and gathering will give a glimpse into early human efforts to find food!

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

This discussion of pre-contact Native Missouri hunting and gathering will give a glimpse into early human efforts to find food!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

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Adult Take-Home Kit

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:00am
Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Take-home kits includes supplies and instructions to make a craft at home. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Enrichment, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Pick up an adult take-home kit in the Reference Department, while supplies last! Take-home kits includes supplies and instructions to make a craft at home. 

Master Gardener Eric Osen

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

Learn about sunflowers with master gardener Eric Osen, complete hands-on crafts, and take home your own plant!

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Learn about sunflowers with master gardener Eric Osen, complete hands-on crafts, and take home your own plant!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Juneteenth

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

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All Ages Game Night

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

A fun night of board and card games! We will have board and card games on hand, but feel free to bring your own.

All ages welcome.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Children (ages 6-12), Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Games & Activities, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A fun night of board and card games! We will have board and card games on hand, but feel free to bring your own.

All ages welcome.

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Unearth Joplin: A Mining and Mineral History

Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room West at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Joplin has a rich mining history. Join Kelly Reddin, member of the Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum Board, as she shares stories from Joplin’s mining and mineral past.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room West
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Joplin has a rich mining history. Join Kelly Reddin, member of the Joplin Historical & Mineral Museum Board, as she shares stories from Joplin’s mining and mineral past.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact library staff.

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America 250: Sing-Along Movie Night

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Education, Movies, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults

A Broadway hit filmed for the big screen, join us in singing with Alexander Hamilton about the room where it happens in the musical hit Hamilton. Rated PG-13. Runtime 160 minutes. All ages welcome.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Tweens (ages 8-12), Teens (ages 11-18), Adults
Program Type: Education, Movies, Summer Reading
Event Details:

A Broadway hit filmed for the big screen, join us in singing with Alexander Hamilton about the room where it happens in the musical hit Hamilton. Rated PG-13. Runtime 160 minutes. All ages welcome.

American Indian Center

Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth

Celebrate Native American culture by learning about the powwow. The American Indian Center of Springfield will present traditional dances that may be found at powwows and how Native American children participate in their heritage. 

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Celebrate Native American culture by learning about the powwow. The American Indian Center of Springfield will present traditional dances that may be found at powwows and how Native American children participate in their heritage. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Independence Day Observed

All Day
Joplin Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library

Independence Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day.

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Dickerson Park Zoo presents: Observe and Preserve: Unearthing Secret Stories in Hidden Habitats

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room (Whole) at Joplin Public Library
Program Type:
Speakers, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Youth, Children (ages 6-12)

In this fascinating program, we’ll meet live animal ambassadors from Dickerson Park Zoo and unearth the secret homes they depend on to survive.

Library Branch: Joplin Public Library
Room: Community Room (Whole)
Age Group: Youth, Children (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Speakers, Summer Reading
Event Details:

In this fascinating program, we’ll meet live animal ambassadors from Dickerson Park Zoo and unearth the secret homes they depend on to survive.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Labor Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The library will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

Veterans Day

All Day
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed in observance of Veterans day.

Thanksgiving Day/Day After

All Day 11/26 - 11/27
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed for Thanksgiving and the following day.

Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Joplin Public Library

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas. 

Closing
Branches:
Joplin Public Library
Description:

The Library will be closed 2 days in observance of Christmas.